Ukrainian Village Cottage — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Ukrainian Village Cottage — a cross stitch kit: a Ukrainian cottage with a thatched roof, sunflowers by the fence and an old tree in the sunshine. A scene anyone who spent summers at grandma’s will recognize.

At a glance: 9.84 × 8.07 in (25 × 20.5 cm) · 18 colors · 16-count Aida · full coverage

You’ll love this kit if…

• you love cottages and countryside scenes;
• you need a gift that won’t get lost among the others;
• you’ve been dreaming of a big project that becomes the heart of the room;
• you want a piece of Ukraine for your home.

Why you’ll succeed

• Detailed instructions in the kit — step by step, from the first cross to the finished piece.
• Color chart with symbols — one square equals one stitch, so it’s easy to keep your place.
• About 50% extra floss — so you can redo a stitch without worry.
• Video lessons: how to start cross stitch with two strands, how to finish your embroidery and stem stitch.
• We’re here for you — if you have a question, just message us, we’re always happy to help. For caring for the stitched design, see How to Care for Embroidery.

Kit contents

• color chart with symbols;
• white 16-count Aida fabric;
• Peri embroidery floss in 18 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: a thatched cottage and sunflowers.
• Full coverage: the whole fabric is stitched, so the finished piece looks like a real painting.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 9.84 × 8.07 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Collect the series

More Ukrainian countryside scenes: Ukrainian Cottage with Hollyhocks and Poppy Field.

Did you know?

Traditional Ukrainian cottages were whitewashed with lime every year, usually before Easter, which is why they shone white among the orchards and sunflowers.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be enough floss?

Yes, the kit includes about 50% extra floss.

What else do I need?

Just scissors and, if you like, a hoop or a frame. You can add crane embroidery scissors and a bamboo hoop to your order.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, we ship worldwide.

Who designed the chart?

Lyudmyla Yermilova, designer at Povitrulya, a Ukrainian brand of embroidery kits.

Kit details

• SKU: P5-003
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 9.84 × 8.07 in (25 × 20.5 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 13.8 × 12.0 in (35 × 30.5 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 18
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands, full cross stitch with one strand, stem stitch
• Coverage: full
• Fabric: white 16-count Aida

Add Ukrainian Village Cottage to your cart and treat yourself to a few cozy evenings of stitching.